Don't forget that the University of Michigan has several online courses, or MOOCs, in the area of public library management available for the library field through EdX. You can enroll at no cost or pay a small fee to obtain a certificate of completion. View all the courses listed below on the EdX website. - https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/michiganx-public-library-manage... * Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management - Learn how to conduct research, surveys, and interviews as well as how to analyze data to better assess the local needs and wants of a public library community. * Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries - Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting. * Personnel Management for Public Libraries - Learn the foundational principles of personnel management and leadership. * Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries - Understand financial concepts as well as effective practices in budgeting and auditing for library managers at all levels. * Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries - Learn how library managers and directors make key operational decisions regarding maintenance, insurance, technology, and more. * Strategic Planning for Public Libraries - Learn how to develop, implement, and adapt a strategic plan to fit the needs of your library. (Available on December 26, 2017) * Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries - Learn how to increase your impact, innovate, and overcome often static funding through various fundraising and grant writing approaches. (Available on January 30, 2018) * Public Library Marketing and Public Relations - Learn how to develop effective marketing and PR strategies to help share your library's programs, services, and value with the broader community. (Available on April 17, 2018.) Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov